At our house, we plant something new in the garden every earth day. One year it was a tree, but usually it’s a perennial flowering shrub. Our plants connect us to the land and beautify our outdoor space. The following are Earth-friendly ideas for you to share with your family. Choose one, or all, for memorable events that will leave a lasting impression.
As a family, visit a nursery and select a sapling appropriate for your climate. Follow the instructions provided, and plant your young tree where it will give shade in years to come. Take a photo to commemorate the day, and make the Earth Day tree photo an annual event! Even Home Depot has a variety of trees available for your locale.
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Find out about planned park clean-ups in your neighborhood, or plan your own. Give each family member a trash bag and thick gloves. Supervise children in the picking up and proper disposal of litter.
Plan a meal of natural, healthy foods. Go to a farmer’s market, or the healthy foods aisle of your grocery store, and select locally grown organic vegetables and fruits. Find other minimally processed foods, like nuts, free-range meats, and whole grain breads, to round out a nutritious meal. Visit Amazon.com for a tasty selection of organic edibles. Browsing online is a great way to learn about unfmiliar products. Did you know that coconut oil has a variety of uses from skin conditioner to dietary supplement?
Raid the recycling bin for paper towel rolls, tin cans, newspapers and a host of other crafty materials. Use your imagination, or this clever book, to make toys and gifts your kids will love. Be sure to visit the rememberstuff.me Recycling Activities for Children power search, and our recent article, Recycling Activities for Kids – 10 Family-Friendly Projects.
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Inspire curiosity about our vast universe. Take a night ride to the country, to a vantage point far from city lights, for an exciting look at the starry sky. Take along a book on constellations, and gaze in wonder at one of Earth’s most amazing spectacles. I recommend Find the Constellations by H. A. Rey, author of the much-loved Curious George books.
Visit a Botanical Garden
Research public gardens in your area and inquire as to whether or not you will need advance tickets to visit. Enjoy walking with your children through professionally landscaped grounds, for a day filled with nature’s beauty. Purchase some seeds, or other mementos, to bring a bit of your Earth Day outing home.
Read about the birds that inhabit your area and learn what they like to eat. Make a feeder, fill it with their favorite foods, and watch them dine. After finishing your bird feeder, make a chart. Look in a field guide (a book about wildlife) to find the names of the birds.Enjoy the birds’ songs as you commune with one of Earth’s most fascinating species.
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